Religion in aging and health : theoretical foundations and methodological frontiers / Jeffrey S. Levin, editor.

This book brings together key scholars and practitioners from a range of fields in order to advance epidemiological and gerontological research into the role of religion in physical, psychosocial and mental health. Part One addresses such issues as hope, forgiveness, the psychodynamics of faith and...

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Other Authors: Levin, Jeffrey S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks : Sage Publications, [1994]
Series:Sage focus editions ; v. 166.
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Summary:This book brings together key scholars and practitioners from a range of fields in order to advance epidemiological and gerontological research into the role of religion in physical, psychosocial and mental health. Part One addresses such issues as hope, forgiveness, the psychodynamics of faith and belief, and coping in a theoretical context. Part Two seeks to advance the methodological sophistication of research in this area, with an emphasis on measurement and design issues.
Physical Description:1 online resource (278 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781452254463
145225446X
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.